The Climate Crisis: India’s 2025 Forecast & the Role of Sustainable Fashion

India is no stranger to extreme weather, but climate change is intensifying its impact at an alarming rate. The country has witnessed record-breaking heatwaves, erratic monsoons, and devastating floods. Scientists warn that by 2025, India’s summers could be hotter than ever, with some regions crossing 50°C, making daily life unbearable. The increasing frequency of droughts and water shortages will add further strain, affecting agriculture, livelihoods, and health.

Climate Change & Its Worst Impacts in India

Rising global temperatures have already led to a cascade of climate disasters in India.

• Heatwaves & Local Warming: Cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad are experiencing intense heatwaves, leading to heatstroke-related deaths. The urban heat island effect worsens the problem, with concrete jungles absorbing and trapping heat.

• Melting Glaciers & Water Crisis: The Himalayan glaciers, a crucial water source for millions, are melting at an accelerated rate. This means short-term flooding followed by long-term water shortages.

• Erratic Monsoons & Flooding: States like Assam and Bihar face destructive floods due to unpredictable monsoons, displacing thousands annually.

• Droughts & Agriculture Disruptions: While some regions drown, others, such as Maharashtra and Rajasthan, face severe droughts, leading to failed crops and food insecurity.

The Dark Side of Fast Fashion: PU & Real Leather’s Impact

The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with leather production being especially harmful.

• Real leather relies on the livestock industry, a major source of methane emissions and deforestation. Tanning leather also involves toxic chemicals that pollute water bodies.

• PU (Polyurethane) leather, though animal-free, is petroleum-based, making it non-biodegradable and harmful to ecosystems.

Plant-Based Leather: A Sustainable Revolution

Sustainable materials like Desserto (cactus leather) and Banofi (banana fiber leather) are reshaping the fashion industry. These PETA-approved alternatives are biodegradable, cruelty-free, and have a significantly lower carbon footprint. Vyakti India is at the forefront of this revolution, proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand.

How We Can Make a Difference

• Support brands that prioritize sustainability over fast fashion.

• Choose plant-based, durable alternatives like cactus and banana fiber leather.

• Reduce consumption & invest in quality products that last longer.

• Educate & spread awareness about eco-friendly fashion choices.

The future is uncertain, but our choices today can shape a better tomorrow. Vyakti India believes that one individual (Vyakti) can spark change. Fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth—let’s carry the future responsibly.

Citations:
[1] https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/effects/
[2] https://www.veganfirst.com/article/forecasting-vegan-industry-trends-for-2025
[3] https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/looking-at-2025-climate-bleak-forecast-adaptation-way-forward-9743101/
[4] https://mytabi.in/blogs/news/the-impact-of-fast-fashion-on-our-environment-how-to-counteract-it-in-2025
[5] https://greenly.earth/en-us/blog/ecology-news/climate-change-in-2022-where-do-we-stand